West Coast Food Events for November and Beyond

Whether you're looking for rare peach beers, DIY turkey processing, or a festival of chocolate, you're sure to stay busy and entertained in the coming weeks. Here's our round-up of upcoming events in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

San Francisco

Saturday, November 9

Lower Haight ThanksgivingSaturday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In these last weeks of calm before holiday chaos, join the neighborhood festivities in Lower Haight, which will feature cocktails from Maven, food from 4505 Meats' upcoming BBQ eatery, and Three Twins Ice Cream. Some proceeds will go to the San Francisco Food Bank. $40. 520 Haight St., San Francisco, CA; event details

Sunday, November 10

Batch Made MarketSunday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To celebrate the last market of the season, Batch Made Market is offering free admission. Come snag beer and food, and take advantage of free workshops on topics including urban fishing and kimchi making. 55 Duboce Avenue, San Francisco, CA; event details

Fall Chocolate SalonSunday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This fall's chocolate show brings together more than 30 chocolatiers and confectioners, so you can do some holiday shopping and tasting as you go. $20 Adult, $10 Children. Fort Mason Conference Center, Building A, 1 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA; event details

Wednesday, November 20

Beat Them to the Punch: Fall Cocktails of the Farmers MarketWednesday, November 20, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ring in the holidays with an evening full of holiday punches and nogs, mixed up by local bartenders who will take cues from fresh produce (persimmon! pomegranate!) from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Plus, bring home a recipe booklet for all featured cocktails. $45. 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA; event details

Los Angeles

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Saturday, November 9

Wine RiotSaturday, November 9, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Riot 1) and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Join Second Glass for Wine Riot, a tasting of over 250 wines from around the world with crash courses to boost your oenological knowledge. There'll also be a photo booth, DJ, and temporary tattoos to keep you entertained between sips; a mobile app will help you keep track of favorite wines and find them in stores. $60. 650 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA; event details

Drinking Vinegars WorkshopSunday, November 24, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you love to drink shrubs and want to learn how to make your own, join Ink bartender Gabriella Mlynarczyk at Bar & Garden for this class. She'll touch on cold maceration, the long history of drinking vinegars in America, and, of course, how to mix up your own tart cordials. $80. 6142 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA; 310-876-0759 to enroll.

Portland

Saturday, November 9

Fest de PecheSaturday, November 9, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Saraveza will be honoring the peach with a slew of peach-flavored beers, ciders, and meads, including super-rare brews and award winners. $18 for ten tasting tickets. 1004 N. Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR; event details

Friday, November 29

Black Friday On Distillery RowFriday, November 29, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The distilleries from Distillery Row will be offering a sampling of spirits to taste and to buy. There'll be more local artisans selling food and crafts to help put a dent in your holiday shopping. 116 Southeast Yamhill Street, Portland, OR; event details

Wednesday, December 4

Más Tapas, Por FavorWednesday, December 4, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Bring the tapas trend to your kitchen with this class, hosted by Hipcooks. Participants will learn how to make eight classic tapas dishes, which are paired with Rioja in the dinner party after class. $60. 3808 N Williams, Suite 120, Portland, OR; event details

Seattle

Saturday, November 9 and ongoing

Caramel Class at Hot CakesSaturdays, November 9 to December 21, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hot Cakes pastry chef Stephanie Lock and owner Autumn Martin will be teaching this fall series of classes where participants will learn to make dark, "old-school" caramel sauce and candies just like the bakery's. $75. 5427 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, WA; 205-420-3431 for reservations

Thursday, November 14

Pantry Royale Canning Class at Cupcake RoyaleThursday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.
Check out Cupcake Royale's newest location at Queen Anne for this canning workshop, led by local cook and author Amy Pennington. Participants will learn how to can while drinking wine from Snoqualmie Vineyards and will take home their own pumpkin butter and four autumnal cupcakes. $30. 1939 Queen Anne Avenue, Seattle, WA; 206-883-7656 for reservations

Sunday, November 17

Mobile Winter FeastSunday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Mobile Food Radio presents the 2nd annual Mobile Winter Feast, which will showcase over 20 local food trucks and 10 craft breweries at the Fremont Sunday Market. Each truck will offer a special $5 comfort food menu with the likes of Thanksgiving croquettes and red wine-braised rabbit pozole. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit The World Is Fun. 3401 Evanston Avenue N, Seattle, WA; event details